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In 1965, 60,000 Chinese People's Liberation Army soldiers disappeared together with a remote town called Baitao Town. 18 years later, in 1983, they reappeared on the world with the same code-named "816".
"816" project
disappeared like evaporation, and after appearing again, it made the whole of China boil.
Why did the People's Liberation Army and Baitao Town disappear together? What is the "816" project? What did they do to shock the whole of China?
The nuclear-capable country is
In 1964, China's first atomic bomb, , successfully launched, which caused an uproar in the international community at that time. Some people sent congratulatory messages, some verbally spoke, some disdained, and some were feeling uncomfortable.
But no matter what the external reaction is, it cannot stop the pace of independence and self-improvement in the new China.
Although China has become the fifth nuclear country in the world, it still faces huge challenges.
China's first atomic bomb exploded successfully
China's atomic bomb test was successful, the relations between the Soviet Union and China had already deteriorated. The Soviet Union tried to establish controllable radio stations and fleets in China's territory, in an attempt to control China militarily.
The central leaders realized the "big brother"'s wolfish ambition and did not agree to such a dangerous request. After
, the Soviet Union tore up the agreement to assist China in researching nuclear weapons , and there were many armed conflicts between and our country on the Sino-Soviet border.
According to rumors, the Soviet Union wanted to launch a "surgical nuclear strike" on China. Although the Soviet Union did not recognize it, it really made China feel dangerous.
There are wolves in front and tigers in back, and the United States has not rested.
US troops attacked by Vietnamese guerrillas
1961 to 1975, the United States was invading China's neighbor Vietnam. US fighter jets frequently appeared in Beibu Gulf and Hainan Island , and its fleet was also deployed on the southeast coast.
You should know that at that time, China had many industrial cities in the coastal areas. If the military industry continued to be placed here, it would undoubtedly be the fish on the chopping board and could be destroyed by nearby US troops at any time.
Amidst the embattle of all sides, China has launched the " third-line construction " project.
"Three-line Construction" project, as the name suggests, is to transfer industry to the third-line area with complex terrain and the innermost innermost.
"Three-line Construction" project not only gives China's industry a relatively safe environment, but also drives the development of western industry.
Among them, the "816" project is the highest secret of the "three-line construction" project.
"816" project
The disappearing town and a mysterious group of people
1967, Baitao Town suddenly came one after another, with a large number of strangers, and the number was as large as tens of thousands. The people of Baitao Town, like curious cats, observed them and asked them.
"What are you doing in Baitao Town?"
These people all looked worried. They either never mention what they were doing, or make up an ordinary reason to deal with it.
"Oh, Hello fellow villagers, we are here to inspect the crop production status here!"
Not long after, Baitao Town received an order to ask the indigenous people to move out of Baitao Town, and the government will arrange their food, clothing, housing and transportation in the future.
Baitao Town
After the people left, Baitao Town also disappeared from the map, replaced by the 54th Division of the Engineer Soldier and the "8342" unit.
"8342" unit is a special engineering corps composed of more than 60,000 people, specializing in the construction of China's nuclear project . They were responsible for the "816" project that no one knew about at that time.
"816" project is a confidential project. Some people may think that everything related to nuclear weapons should be confidential. Then, the "816" project is the secret in the confidentiality.
"816" project
At that time, China already had a nuclear raw material production base, that is, the 404 factory in Gansu, but this place had already been known to the Soviet Union and the United States that once the nuclear war broke out, the Soviet Union and the United States would immediately destroy this place.
404 factory
So, the "816" project came into being. It grew up in the cracks of the times, aiming to open a nuclear protection umbrella that shines on the future of the entire Chinese nation.
Because nuclear reactors require a lot of water and require complex terrain protection, Baitao Town, a remote small town with mountains and water, has become an excellent construction site. The
"816" project was not a simple project. At that time, China's industrial level was still relatively low and it was impossible to carry out mature mechanized operations. Therefore, it was necessary to rely on 60,000 People's Liberation Army soldiers to use manpower to excavate.
This is not as easy as just digging a hole. They need to dig a large hole with a depth of 400 meters and an area of more than 100,000 square meters (equivalent to 14 international standard football fields).
"816" project
must have eighteen large cave rooms, one hundred and thirty tunnels and shafts. The total length of the cave is 20 kilometers. The goal is to withstand the hydrogen bomb bombing of one million tons of equivalents. The
"816" project is a miracle. It is not only called "the world's largest artificial cave body", but it is even the safest nuclear facility at that time. The hole in
is an arched shape made of reinforced concrete, and the outside of the stone wall is also wrapped with a layer of specially treated stainless steel plate . The
"816" project also includes a series of facilities for various nuclear tests. The back of
is the crystallization of wisdom and sweat.
According to the recalls of the officers and soldiers involved in the construction, the mountainous areas of Chongqing are particularly hot, and in summer, it is even more hot. It is useless to turn on the exhaust fan at a high temperature of more than 40 degrees.
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"816" project
Plus there are many mosquitoes in the mountains, and even if the body is covered with mosquito repellent water, several large bags will be bitten out.
What’s hateful is that winter is particularly cold and the cave is also very humid.
In such an environment, the "8342" troops have been there for more than ten years. If you think about it, you will know how uncomfortable it is.
Although there is nothing difficult in the world, as long as you are willing to climb, the effort you put in is so huge. With the body of a mortal, the "8342" troops have created miracles that have not been accomplished by machines in developed countries.
They just want to respond to the call of the country and contribute to the people.
It is precisely because of these ancestors who have steel will that we have the world of happiness today, brick by brick, tiles, step by step.
"816" project
died in the middle
1983, this huge and magnificent "816" project was nearing its end, but it was ordered to die.
Countless people involved in the construction felt disappointed. The great achievements they had worked hard for more than ten years and sacrificed dozens of comrades in exchange for were obviously completed soon, but why should they give up?
Central reply, comrades, don’t be disappointed, thank you for your hard work over the past ten years, your sweat and blood have not been able to build "816", but it has not been in vain. This is not anyone’s fault, and this is just good news.
When the "8342" troops were working hard in the dark, every Chinese under the sun was also lying on firewood and tasting gall, and working hard.
After more than ten years of change, China is no longer the original China. We no longer need the underground nuclear Great Wall of "816". China has entered a new era.
Nixon visits China
1972, Nixon visited China, and Sino-US relations were normalized.
plus the implementation of reform and opening up , China has entered the economic development stage from the strategic preparation stage.
Moreover, the world's military industry has been developing rapidly, and the old methods are no longer practical. We must invest manpower and material resources into more effective new technologies.
shocked China
1978, the "816" project won the National Science and Technology Conference Award Collective Award.
In 2002, the "816" project, which was buried under the "Big Gold Mountain", was seen in the light of day, and the central government decided to make it public.
In 2009, the "816" project was selected as a cultural relics protection unit in Chongqing.
In 2010, the "816" project was opened to the public as a tourist attraction.
"816" project
In 2011, the first batch of more than 40 engineers from a design institute visited the "816" project.
In 2014, CCTV News broadcast a special program about the "816" project.
016, while retaining its historical aftertaste, the "816" project improved its drainage, air exhaust and sewage discharge facilities, and enhanced the lighting effect inside.
In 2017, hundreds of online media across the country explored the "816" project.
In 2017, the "816" project was selected as the second batch of China's 20th century architectural heritage.
In 2018, the "816" project was selected into the China Industrial Heritage Protection List .
In 2019, the "816" project was rated as a 4A-level national tourist attraction.
"816" project
2020, Chongqing Air Control Bureau and the First Party Branch organized party members to visit the "816" project and the martyrs' tomb.
Although the "816" project did not put on its battle robe and achieved its strategic purpose, it died in the middle, but was not abandoned or forgotten by the Chinese people. Instead, it was worn with a garland for people to play and remember.
The money earned by travelers is used to repair the elderly cave body and preserve the unswerving spirit of the ancestors.
Forever "816"
The once secret "816" project, now, in addition to the thick and magnificent cave body, there is also a cultural tourist destination - the 816 Military Industry Town. The lady at the front desk of the military industrial town homestay in
816 said to the phone: "Sorry, the room for the three days of Dragon Boat Festival has been fully booked."
Not long ago, the 816 military industrial town appeared on the list of "2022 Chongqing Characteristic Towns".
"816" project
is different from ordinary tourist towns. The 816 town has an original historical and cultural mark.
Visiting the 816 scenic spot has now become one of the important patriotic education for Chinese youth. The younger generation comes here, walks into the red memory, returns to that heroic history, and draws cultural nourishment that is not afraid of hardships and willing to contribute.
When China is in trouble, the "816" project is the trump card that supports our backbone. When China is prosperous, the "816" project is a cultural treasure house that injects the passionate blood of a new generation of Chinese people. All the participating builders such as
"8342" troops built the underground Great Wall of New China with their flesh and blood.
"Good old Qin, go to the national crisis together."
The quality of the Chinese nation uniting and not fearing hardships is unethical no matter how the times wash away it.
"816" project
thirty fame and fortune, dust and soil, eight thousand miles of road clouds and moon.
All the past is the prologue. We look up to the martyrs not to shout long live, but to carry forward the essence of the martyrs and make up for the gaps in the times. Although we no longer rely too much on manpower today, our ancestors have bravely reached the top and forge ahead with their indomitable Iron Man Spirit !
